Articles by Yanyan Li

At NCAAs, Former Power Four Swimmers Find New Opportunities With Mid-Major Programs

Whether it be House v. NCAA cuts or finding a better fit, some P4 to mid-major transfers are reaching new heights with a smaller program.

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Texas Win 2026 NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championship, Second Consecutive Title

The Longhorns, in their second year under Bob Bowman, go back-to-back to win the 2026 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships

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Hubert Kos Breaks His Own 200 Back NCAA Record With 1:34.13 Mark

The fastest 200-yard backstroker in NCAA history just widened the gap between himself and the rest of the field, getting under 1:35 for the second time.

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BREAKING: Associate Head Coach David Marsh Is Leaving Cal Swimming & Diving Program

After three and a half seasons with the team and two national titles, Marsh will be departing California, feeling like his life was more on the East Coast.

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Josh Liendo Clocks 42.41 100 Fly Relay Split, Second-Fastest Of All-Time

Liendo’s relay split was the second-fastest ever in the 100 fly, falling just behind the 42.12 he swam at the 2025 SEC Championships.

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With 1:48.79 200 Breast, Josh Bey Becomes Second-Fastest Freshman Ever Behind Leon Marchand

Bey becomes just the second freshman to ever break the 1:49 barrier with his second-place performance in the 200 breast at 2026 NCAAs.

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The Story Of The Swim-Off Sacrifice That Helped Maximus Williamson Win The 200 Free NCAA Title

After Virginia teammates David King and Maximus Williamson tied in the 200 free prelims, King made a selfless decision that paid off.

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Are Morning Relays Causing More DFSs In Individual Events At NCAAs?

With less time between prelims and early heats of relays at NCAAs, more swimmers are dropping their individual events to prioritize team relays.

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Josh Liendo Breaks His Own 100 Fly NCAA Record (42.49), Completes National Title Three-Peat

Liendo took down his own NCAA record from prelims by 0.03 seconds en route to a third consecutive title in the 100-yard butterfly.

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Arizona State Break 200 Free Relay NCAA Record (1:12.46), Kharun Splits 17.76

En route to their second NCAA relay title of this championships, the Arizona State 200 free relay broke the NCAA record in the event.

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Florida’s Josh Liendo Clocks 42.54 100 Fly, Breaks Caeleb Dressel’s NCAA Record

Liendo, the two-time NCAA champion in the 100 fly, now has one of the most coveted NCAA records to his name as he takes down Dressel’s old mark.

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Kentucky Men Earn First Top-Eight NCAAs Relay Finish Since 2010, Drop Three Seconds In One Season

The Wildcats made history by standing on the podium, but are still hungry to accomplish more than they already have done so far.

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Florida Freshman Ahmed Jaouadi Shatters Bobby Finke’s NCAA Record In 1650 Free (14:10.03)

Jaouadi was powered by a blistering 22.73 final 50 yards to catapult him up the top of the men’s 1650 free all-time rankings.

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Cal Freshman Ryan Erisman Races 1650 Free/800 FR Double On Opening Day Of NCAAs

After his teammate Claire Weinstein did it first, Cal freshman Ryan Erisman helped his team score in the 1650 free and 800 free relay in the same session.

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Princeton Men Break Their Own Ivy League Record In 800 Free Relay (6:09.16)

After becoming the first Ivy League team to break 6:10 at conference championships, Princeton raised the bar by going even faster at NCAAs.

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